NES 051 Professional Knowledge: Elementary| 78 questions| with complete solutions

Erikson's Theory of Development correct answer: Individuals experience 8 "crises" throughout their lives. These help develop a person's sense of self. For elementary children, they face industry v. inferiority How to encourage Erikson's "industry" correct answer: Make sure students have realistic goals Let students show independence Provide support to discourages students PIaget's Theory of Development correct answer: Infants use sensory and reflexes to engage with their environments and learn There are 4 stages which lead from pre-operational to concrete-operational Pre-operational VS Concrete (Piaget) correct answer: Concrete operational students can think logically about concrete, real-life objects but cannot reason abstractly How to foster a concrete-operational child correct answer: Use concrete ops and visual aids Allow students to manipulate objects Brief and organized instruction Build upon past knowledge Foster problem solving Vygotsky Theory of Development correct answer: Knowledge develops through interaction with their environment and their culture Zone of Proximal Development: Individuals learn the best when challenged to learn with the assistance a better skilled individual Applying Vygotsky correct answer: Scaffold: Use different resources, models, and props to aid and accent learning Provide resources to support thinking Utilize a student's understanding of their culture